MLB looking into social media posts involving Rays shortstop Wander Francobr On Sunday, social media posts went viral alleging that Franco, 22, had been in an inappropriate relationship with a minor. Franco did not play in the Rays' 9-2 loss to the Guardians on Sunday afternoon at Tropicana Fieldbr br br Wander Samuel Franco Aybar Sr., nicknamed "El Patron", is a Dominican professional baseball shortstop for the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball. He made his MLB debut in 2021 and was an All-Star in 2023.